1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6
Chess openings · Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation · B00
Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Vehre Variation
7,599 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 Nc6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,475 | 50%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,209 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,817 | 53%44% |
| 2000 and up | 1,098 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 7,599 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,567 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 3,157 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 49%45% |
| Classical | 62 | 56%42% |